Egyptian Personification of Stars and the Temple of Isis and Denderah (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169170124)

The book ""Egyptian Personification Of Stars And The Temple Of Isis And Denderah"" by J. Norman Lockyer is a detailed study of the ancient Egyptian belief in the personification of stars and their connection to the goddess Isis. The author, a renowned astronomer and Egyptologist, explores the symbolism and mythology of the stars in Egyptian culture and their representation in the temple of Denderah, dedicated to the goddess Isis.Lockyer delves into the history of the temple and its architecture, as well as the astronomical alignments of its structures. He analyzes the various star charts and astronomical texts found in the temple and interprets their meaning in the context of Egyptian religion and mythology.The book also delves into the role of the goddess Isis in Egyptian mythology and her association with the stars. Lockyer examines the various depictions of Isis in the temple of Denderah and their significance in relation to the stars.Overall, ""Egyptian Personification Of Stars And The Temple Of Isis And Denderah"" is a comprehensive and insightful study of the ancient Egyptian belief in the personification of stars and their connection to the goddess Isis. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian religion, mythology, and astronomy.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dawn of Astronomy, by J. Norman Lockyer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591123.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. Norman Lockyer
ISBN-10: 1169170129
ISBN-13: 9781169170124
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d